academic year

noun

: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June

Examples of academic year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seigle Scholars at Elgin Community College for the 2026-27 academic year are Solis Jaime, starting second from left, Juliana Arroyo, Leah Foerster and Gianna Deutsch. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

The Savannah College of Art and Design revealed the fragrance industry strategist and founder of Austin Advisory Group as SCAD Executive in Residence for the university’s 2026-2027 academic year. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Indeed, students in all three types of programs made excellent school readiness gains from the beginning to the end of the age-4 academic year. — Adam Winsler, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026

In May 2025, the league’s board of directors voted to extend Yormark’s contract through the 2029-30 academic year, a show of confidence in his leadership. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for academic year

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir